the thangka is of green tara, a female bodhisattva in mahayana buddhism. she is shown seated in lalitasana on a lotus pedestal, with her right leg extended and her left leg drawn in. she has a serene and serene expression, and her body is adorned with jewelry and a flowing garment. her right hand is in the abhaya mudra, while her left hand holds a lotus blossom. her green skin symbolizes her name, and her color is also associated with the element of wind.